A similar result, with no side effects, will  be got with just steam from 
the cup of boiling water. The steam can be directed to one nostril at a 
time, instead of steaming the whole face, by gettitng a plastic cup, making 
a small hole in the bottom, and inverting it over the cup of boiling water. 
Just occlude the other nostril and wait till the temperatue is bearable. 
Obviously caution is needed with the hot water, whether just using water or 
with something in it.

Virginia
in Brisbane, QLD, Aust



> Ruth,
>
> What I've often suggested to moms who are breastfeeding is to put a few
> drops of tea tree oil in a cup and add boiling water, close their eyes 
> (the
> vapors are strong and can irritate the eyes), and inhale the steam.  It 
> only
> takes a few minutes and can really clear congestion plus the tea tree oil
> is antimicrobial.  Do several times per day.  I would think this 
> inhalation
> would be safe in pregnancy.  Drinking lots of fluids, as  suggested, can 
> be
> helpful, too.
>
> Barbara Latterner, BSN, RN, IBCLC
>
>
> A mother who is expecting to give birth soon is suffering severe 
> congestion
> and cough. She is concerned about whether taking a decongestant  might
> suppress colostrum production. What is known about  this?
>
>

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